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7-In-1 Ultra WiFi Internet Wireless
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  • Page 1 DP2000 7-In-1 Ultra WiFi Internet Wireless Weather Station Manual EN Support/updates/manuals/spare parts: www.froggit.de...
  • Page 2 The following optional sensors (purchased separately) can be used with ) can be used with DP2000 console display. If you have purchase extra sensors, just simple power up, the display power up, the display console will receives the data automatically. If sensor not reporting...
  • Page 3 DP250 Indoor PM2.5/PM10 CO2 air quality sensor temperature/humidty DP10 Leaf wetness sensor * the data won’t be displayed on the main screen, it will show its data on the Channel Data page. Sensor Image Maximum Number DP35 stainless-steel probe thermometer for soil and water DP150 wire probe thermometer for water DP35 and DP150 share the 8 channels...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................4 2 UNPACKING ......................5 3 OVERVIEW ......................5 4 SENSOR ARRAY SET UP .................. 8 4.1 I ..................8 NSTALL BATTERIES 4.2. M ...................... 8 OUNTING 4.3 R LED ............11 ESET UTTON AND RANSMITTER...

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    Unpacking Open your weather station box and inspect that the contents are intact (nothing broken) and complete (nothing missing). Inside you should find the following: Item Description Wi-Fi /LAN Gateway 7-in-1 Sensor Array with built-in: Thermo-hygrometer / Rain Gauge / Wind Speed Sensor/ Wind Direction Sensor/UV/Light sensor, Solar panel White O-ring USB to 2.5*0.7mm DC 5V power plug connector cable...
  • Page 6 Ref. Description Sensor Link On: flash when one packet of wireless sensor data (blue) was received Off: No wireless sensor data is received. Please check whether the wireless sensor is working normally, and make sure that the sensor can connect to the device hotspot "GW2000-WIFIXXXX"...
  • Page 7 7-in-1 Sensor Array Figure 2: Wireless Sensor Array 1. Solar Panel 7. Haptic Rainfall sensor 2. Ultrasonic wind sensor 8. NORTH alignment indicator 3. Temperature & humidity sensor 9. Battery compartment 4. Fixed Bolt (Mounting on a pole 10. Heating power cable connector with 1 inch diameter) 5.

  • Page 8: Sensor Array Set Up

    Sensor Array Set up 4.1 Install batteries Insert 2XAA batteries in the battery compartment. The LED indicator(on the top of the sensor) will turn on for 3 seconds and normally flash once every 8.8 seconds (the sensor transmission update period). Note: If no LED light up or is lighted permanently, make sure the battery is inserted the correct way or a proper reset is happened.
  • Page 9 Before you mount Before installing your outdoor sensor in the permanent location, we recommend operating the device for one week in a temporary location with easy access. This will allow you to check out all of the functions, insure proper operation and familiarize you with the weather station and calibration procedures.
  • Page 10 Figure 5 Facing North diagram Note: In Southern hemisphere, it is not necessary to change the orientation to SOUTH as its solar panel is a rounded type and it is orientation free for its charging capability. During wintertime, to prevent ice formed on the reflection surface, the optional extension cord be connected to a 12v/1.0A outdoor type power adapter as Figure 6 showed below.

  • Page 11: Reset Button And Transmitter Led

    Figure 6: Sensor package mounting diagram 4.3 Reset Button and Transmitter LED In the event the sensor package is not transmitting, reset the sensor. Press the RESET button ,the top LED light will be on for three seconds, then resume as normal, flashing approximately once every 8.8 seconds. 4.4.

  • Page 12: Best Practices For Wireless Communication

    Best Practices for Wireless Communication Wireless (RF) communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls and metal barriers. We recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication between both outdoor sensors and the gateway: Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Keep the gateway several feet away from computer monitors and TVs.

  • Page 13: Wi-Fi Configuration

    Wi-Fi Configuration 5.1 Before Setup Connect the Gateway console power jack to AC power with the power adapter (included). When powered up the Gateway, the Sever LED will flashes quickly. It means that the gateway is in the Wi-Fi configuration mode. If it does not flash quickly, press and hold the top RESET button for 5S to enter the Wi-Fi configuration state The Gateway console can connect to your network via Wi-Fi or directly...
  • Page 14 ECOWITT Dashboard vs WU Dashboard vs Live Data Here is a short explanation showing data difference: Live Data is obtained by the mobile app by connecting directly to the ecting directly to the gateway. This can only happen when your mobile device and gateway are gateway.

  • Page 15: Method B: Setup Via Embedded Webpage

    ECOWITT Dashboard shows the data obtained from ECOWITT ECOWITT server. This requires that your mobile device can reach the Internet and theref This requires that your mobile device can reach the Internet and therefore this is possible even when you are not on your home Wi-Fi network, such as Fi network, such as when using cellular data.
  • Page 16 Enter Login web page as Figure 10. There is no need to enter the password when you are login for the first There is no need to enter the password when you are login for the first time. Press Login button to enter webpage interface. Figure 10 Login screen 4.
  • Page 17 5.Weather Services Finished Registration in the weather server you want to upload the data and get the Station ID and Password in the weather Server. Enter it in the below “Weather Server” screen. Set the reporting interval time (default: 1 minute). Mark this MAC, which you will use to add device on the Ecowitt Weather service...
  • Page 18 The supported services are shown in the table below: Hosting Website Description Service Ecowitt https://www.ecowitt.net Ecowitt is a new weather server Weather that can host a bunch of sensors that other services don’t support. Weather https://www.wundergrou Weather Underground is a free Undergound nd.com weather hosting service that allows...

  • Page 19: Registering Ecowitt Weather Server

    5.3 Registering Ecowitt Weather Server It’s recommended to use the Ecowitt Weather server to monitor and record It’s recommended to use the Ecowitt Weather server to monitor and record your sensors’ data. To register with Ecowitt follow these steps: 1) On the Weather Server page, set the reporting interval time set the reporting interval time (default: 1 minute).

  • Page 20: Viewing Data On Ecowitt.net

    You may add a shortcut to the ecowitt.net website on the home page of your You may add a shortcut to the ecowitt.net website on the home page of your phone so that you can visit it just like opening an app. 5.3.1 Viewing data on ecowitt.net You can observe your sensor’s data by using the ecowitt.net ecowitt.net web site.
  • Page 21 Graph display List display...
  • Page 22 Weather Map Email Alerts Ecowitt.net is a responsive design and mobile friendly. Simply open your Ecowitt.net is a responsive design and mobile friendly. Simply open your mobile devices web browser, browse to ecowitt.net, and bookmark your mobile devices web browser, browse to ecowitt.net, and bookmark your dashboard for quick access.

  • Page 23: Registering Weather Undergound

    5.4 Registering Weather Undergound Perform the following steps to get the Station ID and Password get the Station ID and Password on wunderground.com: Visit Wunderground.com and select the Join link at the top of the page link at the top of the page and sign up.
  • Page 24 Select Add New Device. Find Personal Weather Station. Select ‘other’ and click ‘Next’. Find Personal Weather Station. Select ‘other’ and click ‘Next’.
  • Page 25 Select ‘Address’ or ‘Manual’ option, and find your local position. Press Select ‘Address’ or ‘Manual’ option, and find your local position. Press ‘Next’. This time you will be asked details about your weather station This time you will be asked details about your weather station. Go ahead and fill out the form.
  • Page 26 After completing the weather station, you will see station ID and After completing the weather station, you will see station ID and key/password. Take note of the station ID and key/password. Back to the “Weather Service” screen and input the Station ID and Key. ”...

  • Page 27: Viewing Data On Wunderground.com

    5.4.1 Viewing data on wunderground.com The most basic way to observe your weather station’s data is by using the wunderground.com web site. You will use a URL like this one, where your station ID replaces the text “STATIONID”: http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=ST ATIONID It will show a page such as this, where you can look at today’s data and historical data as well: There are also some very useful mobile apps.
  • Page 28 Weather Underground: Forecast: iOS and Android application for forecasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weather-underground-forecast/id486154808 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wunderground.android.w eather&hl=en...
  • Page 29 PWS Weather Station Monitor: View weather conditions in your neighborhood, or even right in your own backyard. Connects to wunderground.com: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pws-weather-station-monitor/id713705929...

  • Page 30: Registering Weathercloud

    5.5 Registering WeatherCloud To register with Weathercloud follow these steps:...

  • Page 31: Weather Observations Website (Wow)

    Visit weathercloud.net and enter a Username, Email and Password to sign up. Respond to the validation email from Weathercloud (it may take a few minutes). You will then be prompted to add a device/ Select “Create device” and enter your station’s information: After registering your station, take note of the “Weathercloud ID”...
  • Page 32 You will be presented with the screen below where you will choose to either You will be presented with the screen below where you will choose to either create a new account or use an already existing account. Click the desired create a new account or use an already existing account.
  • Page 33 Confirm your email with WOW Respond to the validation email from WOW(it may take a few minutes). (it may take a few minutes). Login to WOW Follow instructions on the screen and login to the site. Create/Set up a new WOW site Once you are logged in you will need to create a new WOW site.
  • Page 34 Make sure you are (still) logged in to the WOW site. Login as necessary. Now Make sure you are (still) logged in to the WOW site. Login as necessary. Now click on “My Sites” in the navigation bar at the top. If you have only 1 site, click on “My Sites”...

  • Page 35: Embedded Webpage Other Funcitons

    Back to the “Weather Service” screen and input the Site ID and Authentication Key. 5.7 Embedded Webpage other funcitons 1. Device Setting Set Timezone and Date from here If you select Auto Timezone on Device Setting page, you have to select correct Timezone on Ecowitt.net - Add Device page.

  • Page 36: Live Date

    2. Live Date The “Live Data” screen provides a read-out of your sensors and the rename function for the multi-channel sensors. Figure 11 Live Data Screen Press the pencil icon and a pop-up window will appear for editing the name of the current channel sensor. For example, rename the received CH1 temperature and humidity to bedroom temperature.
  • Page 37 Figure 12 Live Data Screen 3.Calibration The purpose of calibration is to fine tune or correct for any sensor error associated with the devices margin of error.
  • Page 38 Calibration is only useful if you have a known calibrated source you can compare it against, and is optional. This section discusses practices, procedures and sources for sensor calibration to reduce manufacturing and degradation errors. Do not compare your readings obtained from sources such as the internet, radio, television or newspapers.
  • Page 39 Sensor ID On Sensor ID screen to set the following: View sensor ID, signal strengthen and battery status Register the sensor when offline Enable or disable the sensor Input the Sensor ID when offline...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance Replacing Batteries Regularly The Temperature and Humidity Sensor Kit can be replaced whenever required. Use screwdriver to 2. Unplug the old sensor uptight the screws of the sensor. 3. Replace the old Temp & Humidity sensor with new one...
  • Page 42 Clean Solar Radiation Sensor and Solar Panel The solar radiation sensor and solar panel of the outdoor sensor array need to be cleaned with a non-abrasive slightly damp cloth every 3 months. Replacing Batteries Regularly Batteries of the outdoor sensor array need to be replaced every 1-2 years for environmental friendly.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Look through the following table and locate an issue or problem you are experiencing in the left column and read possible solutions in the right column. Problem Solution Outdoor sensor Check that the outdoor transmission LED is flashing not reporting to normally.
  • Page 45 Problem Solution Relative Relative pressure refers sea-level equivalent pressure does temperature and should generally agree closely with the not agree with official station. If there is a disagreement, make sure you official are not looking at absolute pressure, in particular if your reporting station is not near sea level.
  • Page 46 Problem Solution No Wi-Fi Check for Wi-Fi light on the gateway. If wireless connection/Gat connectivity is operational, the Wi-Fi light will be steady. eway configured If you have never been able to configure Wi-Fi to a failed working state, make sure your Wi-Fi supports 2.4 GHz signals (801 type B or G, or N).

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications Note: Out of range values will be displayed using “---”: Outdoor sensor Specification Transmission distance 150 m (450 ft.) open field RF Frequency 868MHz Temperature range -40°C – 60°C (-40°F - 140°F) Temperature accuracy ± 0.3°C, or ± 0.6°F Temperature resolution 0.1°C, or 0.1°F Humidity range...
  • Page 48 Indoor sensor Specification Temperature range -10°C – 60°C (14°F - 140°F) Temperature resolution 0.1°C, or 0.1°F Humidity range 10% ~ 99% Humidity resolution Barometric pressure range 300 – 1,100 hPa (8.85 – 32.5 inHg) Barometric pressure accuracy ± 5 hPa in 700 – 1,100 hPa range Barometric pressure resolution 0.1 hPa (0.01 inHg) Sensor reporting interval...
  • Page 49 Caution ! This booklet may contain errors or misprints. The information is contains is regularly checked and correction are included in subsequence editions. We disclaim any responsibility for any printing error, or their consequences. The specification of this product may change without prior notice. General safety instructions Danger of asphyxiation: Keep all packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from...
  • Page 50 This manual may contain errors and misprints. However, the information in this manual is regularly reviewed and corrections made in the next issue. We accept no liability for technical errors or printing errors, and their consequences. All trademarks and copyrights are acknowledged. www.froggit.de...
  • Page 51 Hereby we declare, HS-Group GmbH & Co.KG, Escherstr. 31, 50733 D-Cologne, that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The declaration of conformity for this product can be found www.froggit.de or on request.

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